Purpose of the college

1. Background
2. Purpose
3. Activities

1. Background

The European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM) is a veterinary speciality organisation established within Europe for the speciality of laboratory animal medicine and, like other veterinary speciality colleges, is overseen by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS).

The EBVS establishes guidelines for recognition and registration of European Veterinary Specialists, recognises and monitors the Colleges, and encourages and promotes the enhanced utilisation and availability of speciality services to the public and the veterinary profession. The complete Policies and Procedures of the EBVS can be downloaded here.

2. Purpose

The major tasks of ECLAM are to improve:

Prevention, diagnosis, control and treatment of diseases of laboratory animals

Prevention, alleviation, and minimisation of laboratory animal pain and distress

Training of scientific, animal care and ancillary staff

Design and operation of laboratory animal facilities

Control of the environment (e.g. physical, social) of laboratory animals